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General Information

Dalbergia hildebrandtii is a deciduous tree usually growing up to 10 metres tall, but sometimes larger[].
The tree is selectively felled in the wild for its good quality wood.
Dalbergia hildebrandtii is threatened primarily by illegal logging for its valuable timber, and also because of habitat loss due to shifting agriculture and the clearing of the forest for charcoal production. Although it is widespread in northern Madagascar, the species is becoming more uncommon as its habitat is being gradually reduced and fragmented by human activity. The plant is classified as 'Vulnerable' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(20191)[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Africa - northern and western Madagascar.

Habitat

Deciduous, seasonally dry forest and woodland, at elevations up to 600 metres[]. It is usually found on sandy, clayey or rocky soils[].

Properties

Conservation Status	Vulnerable
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Deciduous Tree
Height	8.00 m
Pollinators	Insects
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Succeeds in a wide range of soils in the wild[]. In cultivation plants are likely to do well in a fertile, loam soil and a position in full sun[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is a good quality rosewood, valued for cabinet making[]. The wood is used for making high quality furniture and handicrafts[].
The wood is used for fuel[].

Propagation

Like many species within the family Fabaceae, once they have been dried for storage the seeds of this species may benefit from scarification before sowing in order to speed up germination. This can usually be done by pouring a small amount of nearly boiling water on the seeds (being careful not to cook them!) and then soaking them for 12 - 24 hours in warm water. By this time they should have imbibed moisture and swollen - if they have not, then carefully make a nick in the seedcoat (being careful not to damage the embryo) and soak for a further 12 hours before sowing[].
Softwood cuttings of many species, especially if taken from younger plants, will root in a well-drained, sandy medium in a closed case with bottom heat[].

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